“So, you two weren’t doing anything else?”

“No, Al what the hell how many times do we have to say we were looking at stuff!”

“Okay, fine Bette geesh sorry!”

“Thank you!”

“Yeah I’m sorry……sorry I caught you two in a lie, “she says pointing at them, “The only thing you two were doing was having facetime with each other’s vaginas!”

“Alice, “Dana says a little embarrassed while trying not to laugh.

“What? Come on Dane look at them notice anything different?”

“Alice you don’t know what you’re talking about, “Tina responds defensively.

“Alice, I’m with them I mean they don’t look any different than they did before they disappeared.”

“They don’t look any different?”

“No, Al they don’t!”

“I think you might had one to many drinks.”

“Yeah, you’re right, “she says standing to her feet, “This champagne has got me seeing things.”

“I knew you were drunk talking crazy.”

“Yeah, like Dana says you too look no different than you did before you left, “she says pausing before continuing, “With the exception of this!”

“Alice!” Tina yells feeling her hand on the front of her dress.

“If you too weren’t doing anything then why is Tinas dress turned inside out, “she says letting go of her dress tag that was exposed. The shocked look on Tinas face caused both Dana and Alice to burst out laughing.

“Good grief I mean you two couldn’t even wait until you got home!?”

“Hey, look what I do with my wife is none of your business, “Bette says trying hard to conceal the smile forming on her face.

“Oh and don’t know it.”

“Anyway, “she says reaching for Al’s champagne glass, “My throat is dry.” Before she could grab it Alice moves it out of her way.

“Oh, no if you want a drink you get your own I know where your lips have been.”

“Fuck you, “Tina says playfully.

“Okay….okay enough with the First 48 interrogation Al, hey Kit was looking for you earlier she told us to tell you to come see her in the back when you have a chance, “Dana says.

“Thanks heading back there now, “she says before flipping Alice the bird only causing Alice to laugh in return.

“Hey where is Shane and Jenny, “Tina says looking around.

“Oh, they both left Shane was trying to catch you guys but well you know you guys were pre-occupied doing other things.”

“Hey there no shame in my game, “she says smiling at them both, “I’m going to go and help out everyone in the back.

“Okay, just make sure you wash your hands first, “Alice yells only to receive Tina giving her the finger too.

“Gotta love those two.”

“How can you not?” It was almost as if it happened simultaneously both with a confused look on their faces reach for their phones when they did both had flashing amber and red notification lights. After tapping the touchscreens and scrolling through their phone they both were nonchalant after discovering they both had received messages. Dana seeing the missed call from Lara taps the button and listens to the voicemail she left. Meanwhile, Alice seeing Tasha name opens up the message she sent and reads it. Unsure why she didn’t respond she taps her phone closing the messaging app and places the phone in her purse. Dana, after hearing the message finds the little trash icon and deletes the message before placing her phone back into her pocket. Looking at each other it was obviously whatever Alice had read and whatever Dana had heard left a confused expression on their faces.

“Hey is everything okay, “Dana ask.

“Yeah—-yeah everything is fine.”

“Okay, good.”

“Is everything okay with you?”

“Oh, me couldn’t be better.”

“Cool, hey I’m only working half day tomorrow I mean I don’t know what your plans are but I was thinking maybe we could do lunch or dinner you know and continue to catch up.”

“Why can’t we both?”

“Really!?” she says smiling bashfully.

“Yes, really I’m looking forward to it, “she says returning her smile.

TBC